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  1. 1. n. an abrasive composed of silicon carbide crystals Source: wordnet
  2. 2. A beautiful crystalline compound, SiC, consisting of carbon and silicon in combination; carbon silicide. It is made by heating carbon and sand together in an electric furnace. The commercial article is dark-colored and iridescent. It is harder than emery, and is used as an abrasive. Source: webster
  3. 3. A beautiful crystalline compound, SiC, consisting of carbon andsilicon in combination; carbon silicide. It is made by heating carbonand sand together in an electric furnace. The commercial article isdark-colored and iridescent. It is harder than emery, and is used asan abrasive. Source: adambom
  4. 4. n. an abrasive composed of silicon carbide crystals Source: ecdict

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